Title
Inflating parotids with air: A case of pneumoparotid and review of the literature. A case of pneumoparotid
Date Issued
01 November 2020
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Fernandez S.
Garaycochea O.
Prieto-Matos C.
Álvarez de Linera M.
Alcalde J.
Publisher(s)
Elsevier Inc.
Abstract
We present a case report of a 25-year-old male patient who was complaining about a sensation and noise described as a ''sponge crunching'' in the right preauricular region and right ear that was more noticeable when inflating the cheeks. Under the clinical suspicion of a pneumoparotid case, a CT scan was performed. The study revealed the presence of air in the ductal system and within the gland. The patient was diagnosed with pneumoparotid and was treated conservatively. Herein, we review the literature and discussion the management of this uncommon condition.
Volume
17
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Radiología, Medicina nuclear, Imágenes médicas
Otorrinolaringología
Subjects
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85092526153
Source
Otolaryngology Case Reports
ISSN of the container
24685488
Sources of information:
Directorio de Producción Científica
Scopus